Teen jailed over fatal Wembley stabbing

A teenage boy has been jailed for life after a fatal stabbing in Wembley.

The 16 year old, who can't be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years, for the murder of 17-year-old Jamalie Maleek Deacon Matthew.

Jamalie, who was from Brent, was killed in November 2020.

He had gone to Northwick Park in Wembley with a friend who had received an anonymous call from someone looking to buy cannabis.

It's now known that the caller was the defendant.

Jamalie, was stabbed in the abdomen and shin after the defendant threatened him and his friend with a knife after refusing to pay for the drugs. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The entire attack was filmed by CCTV and the defendant handed himself into police four days later.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley said:

“Nothing can bring Jamalie back to his family and our thoughts are with them as the legal process now comes to a close.

“No family should have to go through such a needless and senseless loss, especially in such horrific circumstances. This was made worse still by the not guilty plea entered by the defendant who, despite the overwhelming evidence against him, made the family endure the trial process.

“Today’s sentencing is the result of a meticulous and diligent investigation by my officers and I thank them for their commitment to getting justice for Jamalie and his family.

"I am proud that their efforts were recognised by Judge Dean, presiding, who awarded Judge's Commendations to Detective Sergeant Okiki Okunola and Detective Constable Atiq Haque for their efforts.”

" I was so proud to call him my son."

In a victim impact statement read in court, Jamalie’s mum said:

“Jamalie was the most loving and caring son and brother. He was happy and a joy to be around. He was polite and kind and I was so proud to call him my son.

"He was never violent, hurtful or bad to anyone. He would always see the best in everyone and was fiercely loyal to his family. He was forgiving in nature.

“Jamalie was naturally musically gifted. He played the guitar including classical, bass and acoustic, and he also played the keyboard. He had asked for a bass guitar for his 18th birthday which was only twelve days after his senseless murder.

"I’m grateful I have videos of Jamalie playing the guitar. Although sad, I find comfort watching them. Jamalie also enjoyed playing football and was part of the school football league.”